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Payroll Administrator

Lucy Walker Recruitment
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13DA, England

Salary

£30,000 - £34,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for over 1,600 employees in a fast-paced logistics environment.
  • The role requires hands-on payroll processing experience, specifically in-house rather than just data input for managed services.
  • Candidates must have a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and experience with both weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
  • The position is fully office-based and offers a supportive HR team environment.
  • Salary details were not specified, but candidates should have relevant experience in payroll administration.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payroll for a fast-growing workforce currently 1,600+ employees. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with additional HR administrative support and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment.

Please send us your CV if you are looking for your next challenge and to be part of a supportive HR team.

This role is fully office based.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

  • Accurately process weekly and monthly payrolls including salaried and hourly-paid staff.
  • Manage payments for overtime, premiums, and other ad-hoc pay elements.
  • Process all starter, leaver, and employee detail changes, including salary adjustments and benefits updates.
  • Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee data.

Payroll Queries & Compliance

  • Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies (e.g. tax codes, pay errors, pension contributions).
  • Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and best practices.
  • Work with in-house or managed payroll systems (e.g. ADP)

HR Administration

  • Prepare and manage paperwork for new starters and leavers (weekly payroll focus).
  • Issue clock cards and access passes, and handle updates as required.
  • General admin: filing, scanning, stationery ordering, and maintaining electronic records.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Must have hands-on experience working in-house on payroll (not just data input to a managed service).
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
  • Experience with weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
  • Comfortable handling payroll for (Apply online only)+ employees.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
  • Experience using payroll and HR systems
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

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